Job Description
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Position Summary:
This Grid Tech role is within the Distributed Energy Operations Center (DGOC) group. The role monitors, operates, and troubleshoots potential issues or alarms of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) assets, including Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), solar, and microgrid facilities. DER facilities are located throughout the Duke Energy regions. Interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team is required, as this role interacts with multiple stakeholders including engineers and field technicians. Afterhours work is required.
Responsibilities:
Monitor the performance of substation and feeder SCADA devices, determine appropriate corrective actions, and issue maintenance requests to appropriate resources Operate devices as needed for problem resolution/confirmation or to support field activities.
Dispatch switching orders to support construction and maintenance activities and write smaller scale switching orders. Monitor system performance, especially during abnormal or peak periods, to identify potential overloads and determine corrective actions to avoid shedding load or damaging equipment.
Commission new and replacement SCADA devices. Assist in installing, programming, and maintenance of process system equipment used for DMS, SCADA, OMS, etc. to assure the continuous operation of systems to perform data retrieval and control of the distribution system by the DCC.
Diagnose software, hardware and communications problems on the real-time distribution process systems employing multiple networks, communications technologies and protocols including corporate IP and cellular networks.
Ensure new SCADA devices are modeled into the systems correctly. Ensure that field engineering is using SCADA devices effectively by relocating existing devices that are not in the right location or do not communicate properly due to weak signal strength at the current location.
Acquire proficiency and knowledge of the DMS, OMS, SCADA and other DCC systems and field control equipment.
Required/Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Good written and verbal communications skills
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Distribution Control Center experience
Field experience related to controls or relays
Working Conditions
Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a designated company facility.
Travel Requirements
5-15%